What is Contra dance? Contra dance is an easy-to-learn, joyous way to connect to other people.

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Jan 18

Jan 18, 2026

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM16:30 – 20:004:30 PM – 8:00 PM

A New Years Newcomers' Contra Dance!

Jan 18, 2026

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM16:30 – 20:004:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for our first Contra Dance of 2026! We’re hosting a dance especially for beginner contra dancers, so this is your chance to try it out and swing into your new years resolution! We’ll have live music and expert teaching from caller Lyss Adkins!

This dance is free for all members of Brooklyn Contra (at any level) and to all members of CDNY!

Jan 18, 2026

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM16:30 – 20:004:30 PM – 8:00 PM

See you on the dance floor!

We host dances on the 1st and 3rd weekend of every month, plus regular special events, and an annual dance weekend!